Dalvin Cook Fantasy

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook could be more involved in the passing game this year, as he lined up in bunch wide receiver sets during organized team activities. "I don't want to just sit up here and tell y'all everything," Cook said. "We've got Green Bay Week 1, so we're gonna wait and see." It could just be something the new coaching staff is tinkering with, or it could be something the Vikings plan on unveiling in a bigger fashion come the regular season. The 26-year-old could be facing a suspension this year, but when he's available, he should be a no-doubt RB1 with even more appeal for fantasy managers in an offense that should be trending more towards the pass under new head coach Kevin O'Connell.

May. 18th • 10:17 AM

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook had his worst performance of 2021 in a Week 17 loss to the Green Bay Packers that eliminated them from playoff contention. Cook had a season-low 13 rushing yards and netted zero yards from his three receptions. In a game without Kirk Cousins, Minnesota was hoping to lean heavily on Cook and the running game. But after falling behind 20-3 at halftime, the Vikings were forced to throw the ball with backup Sean Mannion with predictable results. With nothing to play for in Week 18, Minnesota may look to rest Cook against the Chicago Bears.

Jan. 3rd • 8:47 AM

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (illness) returned to a full practice on Thursday after he was limited in his first session on Wednesday since coming off the COVID-19 list. Cook was forced to miss the Week 16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, but he'll be back for Sunday night's big matchup with the division-rival Green Bay Packers as the Vikings look to stay alive in the NFC playoff hunt. It's understandable for fantasy managers to be worried that Cook may not be 100% after his bout with COVID, but he's expected to get the majority of Minnesota's backfield touches, which will give him RB1 upside in his return. The last time he faced Green Bay in Week 11, he had 22 carries for 86 yards and a touchdown and added three catches for 29 yards. Get him back into your starting lineups.

Dec. 30th • 4:39 PM